Britain clinches gold and silver in Sigulda Skeleton World Cup
Great Britain’s skeleton squad shone once again in the World Cup circuit, with Matt Weston delivering a flawless run to take gold in Sigulda, Latvia, while Marcus Wyatt secured silver a day after the start of the weekend’s racing. The strong performance continued the British team’s recent momentum and demonstrated depth across the discipline.
Weston’s flawless start continues
Matt Weston, who has been in impressive form this season, delivered a near-perfect performance down the track in Sigulda. His two runs combined to give him a lead that outpaced the rest of the field, sealing the victory and marking a perfect start to the World Cup campaign for the British slider. Weston’s victory is the latest in a string of strong results that have energized the team as they head into a busy calendar of events.
Wyatt seals silver for a British one-two
Finishing just behind Weston, Marcus Wyatt earned the silver medal, underscoring the depth of Britain’s skeleton program. Wyatt’s runs showed consistency, control, and courage through the twisting Latvian track, earning him a place on the podium and reinforcing the pair’s reputation as a formidable duo on the ice. The result adds to Britain’s tally of strong performances on the circuit this season.
Amelia Coltman continues British medal streak
Later on Friday, Amelia Coltman added to Britain’s medal haul, completing a hat-trick of podium finishes for the team during the competition window. Coltman’s performance was marked by measured starts and clean lines, as she navigated the Sigulda course with precision. The medal adds another chapter to a breakthrough season for Coltman, highlighting the growth of British women’s skeleton on the world stage.
Team spirit and the road ahead
The weekend results in Sigulda reflect not only the individual brilliance of Weston, Wyatt, and Coltman but also the strength of the broader British program. Support from coaches, excellent equipment choices, and a disciplined approach to race strategy appear to be paying dividends. With the season still unfolding, the team will be aiming to translate these podium finishes into consistent points and potentially even more golds as Olympic preparation continues.
What this means for British density in skeleton racing
France, Germany, and the United States remain formidable rivals, but Britain’s current form demonstrates that the nation can compete at the highest level across both men’s and women’s skeleton. The combination of Weston’s efficiency, Wyatt’s resilience, and Coltman’s rising star power provides a robust foundation as the team looks to secure more world cups, and ideally, Olympic qualification points as the campaigns progress.
Looking forward
As the Skeleton World Cup moves to its next venue, riders will hope to build on this momentum. For Weston and Wyatt, the next challenge will be converting potential into more golds and silvers, while Coltman seeks to push higher up the standings and chase more podium finishes. The current results in Sigulda have sent a clear message: British skeleton is thriving and ready to compete with the best on the world stage.
